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“APPROVED” IN A NEW VERSION BY THE REPORTING AND ELECTION CONFERENCE OF THE PUBLIC ORGANIZATION “UKRAINIAN MOUNTAINEERING AND CLIMBING FEDERATION” PROTOCOL No. 1

STATUTE

OF THE PUBLIC ORGANIZATION

“UKRAINIAN MOUNTAINEERING AND CLIMBING FEDERATION”

(new version)

(legal entity identification code: 02030502)

Kyiv-2024

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. General principles of legal status and activities.

1.1.1. This Statute defines the principles of legal status and the foundations of activities of the PUBLIC ORGANIZATION “UKRAINIAN MOUNTAINEERING AND CLIMBING FEDERATION” (hereinafter referred to as the Federation). The legal relations and legislation of the place of its state registration apply to the activities of the Federation.

1.1.2. In accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Public Associations,” the Federation is a legal entity created and operating in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine “On Public Associations,” the Law of Ukraine “On Physical Culture and Sports,” the Civil Code of Ukraine, the requirements of other regulatory legal acts of Ukraine governing the procedure for conducting activities of a public organization, and will operate in accordance with the provisions established in this Statute.

1.1.3. The Federation is a voluntary association of individuals created for the exercise and protection of human and civil rights and freedoms, satisfaction of public, including economic, social, and cultural interests, particularly in the field of physical culture and sports.

1.1.4. The Federation is an all-Ukrainian public organization of physical culture and sports orientation, promotes the development of mountaineering and climbing and other varieties of these sports in Ukraine, takes direct part in events in these sports and their organization, represents Ukraine in international sports federations.

1.1.5. The jurisdiction and powers of the Federation on matters within its competence extend to the entire territory of Ukraine. Decisions of the governing bodies of the Federation are binding for all its members.

1.1.6. The Federation may have a seal, stamp, letterheads with its name, accounts in banking institutions in both national and foreign currencies, separate property, its own funds and an independent balance sheet. The Federation has the right to acquire property and non-property rights, have obligations, be liable for its obligations, and be a plaintiff and defendant in court. The Organization may have its own symbols (emblem, flag), which are subject to registration in accordance with the procedure established by law.

1.2. Name of the Federation.

1.2.1. Full name in Ukrainian: PUBLIC ORGANIZATION “UKRAINIAN MOUNTAINEERING AND CLIMBING FEDERATION” (HROMADSKA ORHANIZATSIIA “FEDERATSIIA ALPINIZMU I SKELOLAZINNIA UKRAINY”).

1.2.2. Abbreviated name in Ukrainian: PO “FAIS UKRAINY” (HO “FAIS UKRAINY”).

1.2.3. Full name in English: “UKRAINIAN MOUNTAINEERING AND CLIMBING FEDERATION”.

1.2.4. Abbreviated name in English: “UMCF”.

1.2.5. All names are equivalent.

1.2.6. From the moment of state registration, the Federation has the right to use its name, including the name in any foreign language or language of a national minority. The use of the Federation’s name by individuals and legal entities that do not belong to the Federation without the consent of the Federation for purposes not related to the activities of the Federation is prohibited.

1.3. Duration of the Federation’s activities.

1.3.1. The Federation is created for an indefinite period.

1.4. The official language in the Federation is Ukrainian.

1.5. Official website of the Federation: https://www.umcf.org.ua

2. PURPOSE (GOALS), PRINCIPLES AND DIRECTIONS OF ACTIVITY

2.1. The main purpose (goals) of the Federation:

2.1.1. Promoting the development of mountaineering, climbing, other varieties of mountaineering and mountain activities in Ukraine, increasing the importance of physical culture and sports, comprehensive and harmonious development of the individual, strengthening health, forming a healthy lifestyle, full use of leisure time for both its own members and the entire population of Ukraine.

2.2. The tasks of the Federation are:

2.2.1. Promoting the growth of the level and mass participation in the listed sports in Ukraine and abroad through the consolidation and coordination of efforts of persons interested in their development.

2.2.2. Representation of Ukraine in the sports listed in paragraph 2.1.1 of this Statute at national and international competitions.

2.2.3. Protection of rights and freedoms, satisfaction of economic, social, cultural, environmental, sports and other interests of Federation members.

2.2.4. Strengthening the importance of physical culture and sports in the comprehensive harmonious development of the individual, strengthening the health of the population.

2.2.5. Conducting health-improving, sports, cultural, and educational activities in the field of mountaineering and climbing.

2.2.6. Promoting the development and expansion of ties with other national public associations, state authorities and local self-government bodies, international and national non-governmental organizations to promote the interests of sports in general and mountaineering and climbing in particular, at all levels in Ukraine and abroad.

2.3. The activities of the Federation are based on the following principles:

2.3.1. Voluntariness - membership in the Federation is free and unbiased, no one can be forcibly involved in the creation of the Federation, joining the Federation or terminating such membership.

2.3.2. Self-governance - members of the Federation independently manage the activities of the Federation in accordance with its purpose (goals), determine the directions of the Federation’s activities. No state body and/or local self-government body, other individuals (including individual entrepreneurs) or legal entities may interfere in the activities of the Federation.

2.3.3. Free choice of territory of activity - the Federation independently determines the territory of its activity.

2.3.4. Equality before the law - the Federation is equal in its rights and obligations according to the law along with other public associations.

2.3.5. Transparency, openness - provides for the right of all members of the Federation to have free access to information about its activities, including decisions made by the Federation and measures taken, which is accompanied by the obligation of the Federation to provide such access.

2.3.6. Publicity - the Federation informs the public about its purpose (goals) and activities.

2.3.7. Absence of property interest of its members - members of the Federation do not have the right to a share of the Federation’s property and are not liable for its obligations. Distribution of received income (profits) or their part among founders (participants within the meaning of the Civil Code of Ukraine), members of the Federation, employees (except for payment of their labor, accrual of unified social contribution), members of management bodies and other related persons is prohibited in the activities of the Federation.

2.3.8. Mutual respect - respect within the Federation and beyond must be mutual, must be shown both to other members of society, state authorities, local self-government bodies, and to its own members.

2.3.9. Maximum involvement of communities and private business through cooperation, partnership, sponsorship and other forms of mutually beneficial cooperation to achieve the purpose of the Federation.

2.4. Main directions of the Federation’s activities:

2.4.1. Participation in work to improve the system of training highly qualified athletes, coaches, judges, instructors and their reserve.

2.4.2. Development and strengthening of ties with international and national federations, international and national sports, youth, children’s and other public organizations, promoting the active participation of their representatives in these organizations and associations.

2.4.3. Representation and/or protection of interests of Federation members, athletes, coaches and other specialists, care for sports veterans.

2.4.4. Ensuring the interests of its members in the field of sports, including promoting the protection of their social, economic, creative, age, national-cultural and other interests.

2.4.5. Promotion and popularization of mountaineering, climbing, and sports in general among the population.

2.4.6. Promoting the development of mountaineering and climbing through participation in the development and implementation of relevant programs; development and strengthening of the material and technical base of mountaineering, climbing and other varieties of mountaineering in Ukraine.

2.4.7. Involving various groups of the population in physical culture and health-improving and sports activities.

2.4.8. Promoting the training of athletes of national teams and ensuring their participation in official international sports competitions.

2.4.9. Participation in personnel support for the development of mountaineering and climbing.

2.4.10. Organization and holding of physical culture and health-improving and sports events.

2.4.11. Representation of mountaineering and climbing in relevant international sports federations and at international sports competitions.

2.4.12. Formation of national teams in climbing and mountaineering.

2.4.13. Cooperation with communities, other public associations, legal entities of various forms of ownership and organizational-legal form, local self-government bodies, state and municipal institutions, central executive authorities, international organizations.

2.4.14. Cooperation with the central executive body that ensures the formation of state policy in the field of physical culture and sports, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine, the Sports Committee of Ukraine on issues of development of climbing, mountaineering.

2.5. To achieve its purpose and fulfill statutory tasks, the Federation has the following rights in accordance with current legislation of Ukraine:

2.5.1. Carry out any activity not prohibited by law that is necessary for the fulfillment of the statutory tasks of the Federation.

2.5.2. Be a participant in civil law relations, acquire property and non-property rights in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine.

2.5.3. Represent and protect its legitimate interests of its own members or other persons in any state authorities, including courts, law enforcement agencies, in local self-government bodies, at enterprises, institutions and organizations of all forms of ownership and subordination.

2.5.4. Freely disseminate information about its activities, promote its purpose (goals).

2.5.5. Publish scientific and methodological results of the Federation’s activities.

2.5.6. Participate in the organization and financing of joint projects, as well as independently conduct and finance conferences, seminars, competitions, lectures, round tables, consultations, creative events, tournaments, contests and other events related to the statutory activities of the Federation.

2.5.7. Cooperate with foreign and international non-governmental organizations, maintain professional ties, exchange of experience and information, exchange of delegations, maintain direct international contacts with organizations of citizens of other countries.

2.5.8. Receive funds in the form of membership fees, as well as funds and any property in the form of non-refundable financial assistance, donations, grants.

• 2.5.8.1. Purchase and sale, rental, leasing, rental of sports equipment in Ukraine and abroad.
• 2.5.8.2. Services for providing marketing and advertising services.
• 2.5.8.3. Administrative and operational expenses.
• 2.5.8.4. Domain and website hosting services.
• 2.5.8.5. Recreation services.
• 2.5.8.6. Legal, accounting, consulting and other types of services.

2.5.9. Apply in the manner prescribed by law to state authorities, local self-government bodies, their officials and service persons with proposals (remarks), statements (petitions), complaints.

2.5.10. Receive in the manner prescribed by law public information held by subjects of authority, other managers of public information.

2.5.11. Participate in the manner prescribed by law in the development of draft regulatory legal acts issued by state authorities and local self-government, and relating to the sphere of activity of the Federation and important issues of state and public life.

2.5.12. Hold peaceful assemblies.

2.5.13. Participate in the implementation of state regulatory policy in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Principles of State Regulatory Policy in the Sphere of Economic Activity.”

2.5.14. Participate in the manner prescribed by law in the work of advisory, consultative and other auxiliary bodies formed by state authorities and local self-government.

2.5.15. Carry out entrepreneurial activity in the established order through legal entities (companies, enterprises) created in the manner prescribed by law, if such activity corresponds to the purpose (goals) of the Federation and promotes its achievement.

2.5.16. Participate in the construction and operation of sports facilities.

2.5.17. Carry out, as a non-profit organization, the sale of goods, performance of works, provision of services that promote the principles and ideas for the protection of which the Federation was created.

2.5.18. Create separate subdivisions of the Federation and terminate their activities.

2.5.19. Manufacture official, commemorative and award paraphernalia with the symbols of the Federation.

2.5.20. Establish media in order to achieve the statutory purpose (goals).

2.5.21. Receive on the terms of lease or temporary free use buildings, structures, premises, equipment, vehicles and other property necessary for the implementation of the statutory tasks of the Federation.

2.5.22. Open accounts in national and foreign currency in banking institutions.

2.5.23. Cooperate with other national and international public associations, sports clubs, individuals by conducting negotiations, signing memoranda of cooperation, concluding agreements on cooperation and/or mutual assistance.

2.5.24. Create sports clubs that are institutions of physical culture and sports.

2.5.25. Create public unions in accordance with the current legislation of Ukraine.

2.5.26. Involve volunteers in its activities.

2.5.27. Within the framework of statutory activities, carry out charitable activities in accordance with the requirements of the Law of Ukraine “On Charitable Activities and Charitable Organizations.”

3. PROCEDURE FOR ACQUIRING AND TERMINATING MEMBERSHIP, RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF FEDERATION MEMBERS

3.1. Membership in the Federation is voluntary and individual.

3.2. Citizens of Ukraine, foreigners and stateless persons who are legally in Ukraine, who have reached 14 years of age and who recognize the Statute of the Federation and contribute to activities aimed at achieving the purpose (goals) and tasks of the Federation may be members of the Federation.

3.3. Membership in other public associations does not contradict membership in the Federation.

3.4. Founders of the Federation automatically become its members.

3.5. For outstanding achievements in the field of mountaineering and climbing and other varieties of these sports, and upon submission and decision of the Presidium, a member of the Federation may be granted the title of Honorary Member.

3.6. Membership in the Federation, the procedure for its acquisition, the legal status of a member of the Federation is determined by this Statute.

3.7. No one may be compelled to join the Federation.

3.8. Admission to membership in the Federation is carried out on the basis of a written/electronic application for admission, addressed to the Head of the Separate Subdivision to the Separate Subdivision of the Federation at the place of residence, which is considered within ten days.

3.9. Membership in the Federation may be refused without any additional explanation if such person has already been previously expelled from among the members of the Federation by a decision of the Presidium or Conference.

3.10. Membership in the Federation may be refused without any additional explanation if such person does not belong to any physical culture and sports society or organization.

3.11. The Federation notifies such person in writing under signature or by means of electronic communication about the acquisition of the status of a member of the Federation or about the refusal to grant such status.

3.12. Membership in the Federation is granted for a period of 1 (one) calendar year from the moment of the Federation’s positive decision and payment of the entrance membership fee.

3.13. If a member of the Federation wishes to extend their membership for another 1 (one) calendar year, before the end of the previous term, they are obliged to pay the annual membership fee.

3.14. In accordance with the decisions of the Federation (its bodies), certain categories of Federation members may be granted discounts (benefits) on membership fees.

3.15. Rights of a Federation member:

3.15.1. Elect and be elected to the bodies of the Federation.

3.15.2. Address the bodies of the Federation with inquiries and proposals on issues related to the activities of the Federation.

3.15.3. Receive information on the activities of the Federation.

3.15.4. Apply to the bodies of the Federation for assistance in protecting their rights and legitimate interests.

3.15.5. Freely leave the Federation upon their own written application.

3.15.6. Participate in sports and mass events, seminars, trainings, schools, trips, expeditions organized by the Federation.

3.15.7. Elect and be elected as a delegate to Conferences from the relevant separate subdivision.

3.15.8. Participate in the Conference through elected delegates from the relevant separate subdivision.

3.15.9. Send representatives to meetings of the governing bodies of the Federation.

3.15.10. Propose a detailed format of events and conduct them under the auspices of the Federation.

3.15.11. Organize the collection of voluntary contributions under the auspices of the Federation for the implementation of events.

3.16. Obligations of Federation members:

3.16.1. Comply with the provisions of the Statute of the Federation.

3.16.2. Implement the decisions of the governing bodies of the Federation.

3.16.3. Timely pay entrance and annual membership fees.

3.16.4. Contribute to the implementation of the tasks of the Federation.

3.16.5. Comply with the regulations for holding competitions organized by the Federation and/or partners of the Federation.

3.16.6. Fulfill the contractual obligations of the Federation.

3.17. Membership in the Federation terminates in the following cases:

3.17.1. Voluntary withdrawal from the Federation - carried out upon a written application of a member of the Federation.

3.17.2. Expulsion from the Federation, by decision of the Conference or by decision of the Presidium, in connection with violation of the requirements of this Statute, or if the member’s activities contradict the purpose and tasks of the Federation.

3.17.3. In the event of death of a member of the Federation.

3.18. Disciplinary measures:

3.18.1. Disqualification/temporary suspension from participation in competitions and other sports and training events.

3.18.2. Temporary suspension or permanent prohibition from holding managerial positions, expulsion from the governing bodies of the Federation and its separate subdivisions.

3.18.3. Expulsion from membership in the Federation.

4. PROCEDURE FOR FORMATION AND ACTIVITIES OF THE FEDERATION’S BODIES AND THEIR POWERS

4.1. The governing bodies of the Federation are: the Conference, the Presidium and the President. The Conference is the highest governing collegial body of the Federation. In the period between Conferences, the governing body of the Federation is the Presidium. The bodies through which the Federation carries out its activities are: the Mountaineering Committee, the Climbing Committee, the Supervisory Board.

4.2. Delegates to the Conference are elected at conferences of separate subdivisions of the Federation in accordance with the representation norms established by the Presidium of the Federation.

4.3. The Conference is considered valid if more than half of the total number of delegates are present.

4.4. The following issues are within the competence of the Conference:

4.4.1. Determination of the main directions of the Federation’s activities, approval of its plans and reports on their implementation.

4.4.2. Introduction and approval of amendments and additions to the Statute.

4.4.3. Decision to terminate the activities of the Federation.

4.4.4. Appointment of the commission for termination of the Federation (reorganization commission, liquidation commission).

4.4.5. Decision on the establishment of legal entities or the Federation’s entry into legal entities.

4.4.6. Decision to establish media.

4.4.7. Determination of the amount of membership fees.

4.4.8. Elects the President and Vice-Presidents for a term of 4 years upon nomination of the presidential candidate.

4.4.9. Elects and dismisses the chairman and members of the Supervisory Board from among the members of the Federation for a term of 4 years.

4.4.10. Also elects to the Presidium a member of the Presidium for a term of 4 years from among the members of the Federation.

4.4.11. Other powers directly provided for in this Statute.

4.5. The Conference may resolve other issues of the Federation’s activities in accordance with its purpose and main tasks.

4.6. Procedure for the Conference:

4.6.1. The Conference conducts its work in the form of meetings. A regular reporting meeting of the Conference is convened by the Presidium once every 1 (one) calendar year, a regular reporting and election meeting is convened by the Presidium once every 4 (four) calendar years.

4.6.2. At least 30 (thirty) calendar days before the date of its convening, delegates to the Conference are notified by the Presidium of the Federation about the agenda, time and place of the meeting.

4.6.3. An extraordinary meeting is held as needed and may be convened by the Presidium or the Supervisory Board. Not less than one tenth of the members of the Federation have the right to initiate the convening of an extraordinary meeting of the Conference before the Presidium.

4.7. An extraordinary meeting must be convened in the same manner as regular meetings are convened.

4.8. The agenda of the extraordinary meeting is drawn up by the Presidium or the Supervisory Board.

4.9. During the Conference, online broadcasting through official web resources may be carried out.

4.10. Before the start of the Conference, all delegates must be registered.

4.11. No authorized person may be denied registration.

4.12. All delegates who have registered and passed the verification against the list of delegates are given a voting card.

4.13. Decisions are made by a simple majority of votes of the delegates present by open voting. Decisions on amendments to the statute of the Federation, alienation of property of the Federation in the amount of fifty or more percent of the property of the Federation, and on termination of the activities of the Federation are made by a majority of not less than 3/4 of the votes.

4.14. The Conference elects from among the delegates present:

4.14.1. Chairman (moderator) of the Conference.

4.14.2. Secretary of the Conference.

4.15. The Conference may be held using video conferencing means.

4.16. The Presidium consists of: the President (as the chairman of the Presidium), Vice-President (for mountaineering), Vice-President (for climbing), Chairman of the Supervisory Board without the right to participate in voting, and one more member of the Federation who is elected by the Conference.

4.17. The Presidium holds its meetings as needed, but in any case, not less than 1 (one) time per 1 (one) calendar month. The Presidium is the executive body of the Federation.

4.18. At its meetings, the Presidium decides the following issues:

4.18.1. Develops measures to ensure the fulfillment of tasks and functions assigned to the Federation by the Statute and decisions of the Conference.

4.18.2. Makes decisions on the creation, change of name and termination of activities of separate subdivisions.

4.18.3. Approves the budget (including annual) of the Federation and makes decisions on the distribution of the Federation’s funds.

4.18.4. Approves the necessary internal regulatory documents of the Federation to ensure its activities.

4.18.5. Approval of samples of seals and/or stamps of the Federation.

4.18.6. Approves forms, seals, the form of the national team in sports. Approval of the symbols of the Federation.

4.18.7. Approves the financial report, the estimate of income and expenses, monitors their implementation.

4.18.8. Makes decisions on granting organizations the status of a partner of the Federation.

4.18.9. May create additional advisory bodies.

4.18.10. Applies disciplinary measures against members of the Federation.

4.18.11. Considers complaints regarding actions or inaction of members of the Federation.

4.18.12. Expels members from the Federation in cases provided for in this Statute.

4.18.13. Prepares proposals for the agenda of the Conference.

4.18.14. Resolves all other issues of the Federation’s activities that are not within the competence of the Conference.

4.18.15. Performs other powers directly provided for in this Statute.

4.19. The President has the following powers:

4.19.1. Is the highest official and representative person of the Federation, the head of the Federation, acts without a power of attorney.

4.19.2. Is elected at a meeting of the Conference, the position is subject to review by the Conference 1 (one) time every 4 (four) calendar years.

4.19.3. Makes statements on behalf of the Federation.

4.19.4. Represents the interests of the Federation in state bodies, local self-government bodies, public and commercial organizations.

4.19.5. Represents the interests of the Federation in international organizations, concludes agreements and contracts with federations of other countries.

4.19.6. Signs official documentation.

4.19.7. Reviews reports of the Federation’s bodies and separate subdivisions on the use of the Federation’s funds.

4.19.8. Coordinates and controls the work of separate subdivisions.

4.19.9. Controls the fulfillment of the terms of contracts with the Federation.

4.19.10. To ensure organizational, technical and economic work, makes decisions on creating a team of staff employees.

4.19.11. Signs memoranda of cooperation, concludes agreements on cooperation and/or mutual assistance.

4.20. The Vice-President (for mountaineering) has the following powers:

4.20.1. Is elected for 4 years by the conference upon nomination of the presidential candidate.

4.20.2. Carries out instructions of the Conference and the President.

4.20.3. Coordinates the direction of the Federation’s activities in mountaineering.

4.20.4. Is the chairman of the Mountaineering Committee (if another chairman is not appointed by the Presidium).

4.20.5. Creates auxiliary advisory bodies: councils, commissions, boards.

4.20.6. Exercises other powers delegated by the Conference or the President.

4.20.7. In the absence of the President, exercises their powers upon their written authorization.

4.21. The Vice-President (for climbing) has the following powers:

4.21.1. Is elected for 4 years by the conference upon nomination of the presidential candidate.

4.21.2. Carries out instructions of the Conference and the President.

4.21.3. Coordinates the direction of the Federation’s activities in climbing.

4.21.4. Is the chairman of the Climbing Committee (if another chairman is not appointed by the Presidium).

4.21.5. Creates auxiliary advisory bodies: councils, commissions, boards.

4.21.6. Exercises other powers delegated by the Conference or the President.

4.21.7. In the absence of the President, exercises their powers upon their written authorization.

4.21.8. The Mountaineering Committee and the Climbing Committee:

4.21.8.1. Are permanent advisory working bodies in their main areas. They are not governing bodies or managing bodies of the Federation.

4.21.8.2. The chairman of the relevant committee is appointed by the Presidium of the Federation.

4.21.8.3. The chairman of the relevant committee independently determines and approves the structure of their committee.

4.22. Functions of the Supervisory Board:

4.22.1. Is a permanent advisory and supervisory body of the Federation. The composition of the Supervisory Board consists of five to seven persons who are elected by the Conference.

4.22.2. Exercises control over the compliance of the Federation’s activities with the goals and tasks of the Federation.

4.22.3. The Supervisory Board is headed by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, who is simultaneously a member of the Presidium without the right to participate in voting.

4.22.4. Only strategic partners, sponsors, patrons of the Federation may be members of the Supervisory Board.

4.22.5. The Supervisory Board provides recommendations to other bodies of the Federation.

4.22.6. The Supervisory Board may elect a Revision Commission in case of necessity or received complaints.

4.23. The Presidium or the Conference may elect a Responsible Secretary.

4.24. When forming the composition of the governing bodies, the Federation must adhere to the principle of absence of conflict of interest.

4.25. The Presidium, the President and the Vice-Presidents are obliged to report to the members of the Federation on the results of their activities with the following periodicity: 1 (one) time per 1 (one) calendar year.

4.26. Access to information is ensured by the right of each member to submit a request to the President. The President is obliged to respond to the received request within 20 (twenty) calendar days.

4.27. Protocols of the Conference must be posted on the official website of the Federation.

4.28. Actions or inaction of a member of the Federation may be appealed to the Presidium or the Supervisory Board of the Federation. The complaint must be considered within 10 (ten) calendar days.

4.29. A member of the Federation, an employee or an official of the Federation may appeal the actions or decisions of the Presidium, the President, or one of the Vice-Presidents by sending a corresponding written complaint to the Supervisory Board.

4.30. A member of the Federation, an employee or an official of the Federation may appeal the actions or decisions of the bodies through which the Federation carries out its activities (advisory bodies) by sending a corresponding written complaint to the Supervisory Board.

4.31. A member of the Federation, an employee or an official of the Federation may appeal the actions or decisions of the Conference in court.

5. SEPARATE SUBDIVISIONS OF THE FEDERATION

5.1. The Federation independently determines its internal organizational structure and may create in the established order its separate subdivisions and terminate their activities.

5.2. Separate subdivisions of the Federation are created on the administrative-territorial principle.

5.3. Separate subdivisions of the Federation carry out their activities on the basis of the statute of the Federation.

5.4. Separate subdivisions do not have the status of a legal entity.

5.5. Separate subdivisions use exclusively the symbols of the Federation and may not have their own symbols.

5.6. Decisions on the creation, change of names and termination of activities of separate subdivisions are made by the Presidium by a majority of votes.

5.7. Separate subdivisions perform the following functions:

5.7.1. Represent the Federation in certain regions.

5.7.2. Implement the statutory purpose and tasks within the region.

5.7.3. Ensure the implementation of decisions of the governing bodies of the Federation in the relevant territory.

5.7.4. Carry out work to attract new members.

5.7.5. Implement regional projects on statutory activities in the relevant territory.

5.7.6. Implement projects in cooperation with other separate subdivisions in common territories.

5.7.7. Hold regional competitions in the relevant territory.

5.7.8. May receive funding for the implementation of the Federation’s projects in their region.

5.7.9. May attract funds from investors and receive state funding.

5.7.10. Establish cooperation with the relevant local communities, local self-government bodies, private business.

5.8. The highest governing body of the separate subdivision is the Conference of the subdivision.

5.9. The Conference of the subdivision is convened by the Head of the subdivision.

5.10. An extraordinary Conference of the subdivision may be convened upon written request of 1/3 of the members.

5.11. The Conference of the subdivision is valid if at least 2/3 of the members of the separate subdivision participate in its work.

5.12. All decisions of the Conference of the subdivision are made by a simple majority of votes.

5.13. All decisions of the Conference of the subdivision are made by open voting.

5.14. The Conference of the subdivision has the following powers:

5.14.1. Determines the composition of delegates from the separate subdivision to the Conference of the Federation.

5.14.2. Makes decisions on the re-election of the Head of the subdivision.

5.14.3. Makes decisions on the formation of the Executive Committee.

5.14.4. Elects the Head of the subdivision and the composition of the Executive Committee of the separate subdivision.

5.14.5. Makes decisions on priority projects for the development of the separate subdivision.

5.14.6. Hears the report and evaluates the work of the Head and/or the Executive Committee.

5.15. In the period between the Conference of the subdivision, the activities of the separate subdivision are managed by its Head or, if available, the Executive Committee.

5.16. The Executive Committee may be formed if the number of members belonging to the separate subdivision exceeds 50.

5.17. The Executive Committee must include the Head of the subdivision.

5.18. When creating a separate subdivision, its Head is appointed by the President.

5.19. The Head and the Executive Committee are elected/appointed for a term of no more than 4 (four) years.

5.20. A meeting of the Executive Committee is valid if at least 2/3 of the Executive Committee participate in it.

5.21. Meetings of the Executive Committee may be both in-person and remote.

5.22. Functions of the Executive Committee:

5.22.1. Manages the separate subdivision.

5.22.2. Ensures the fulfillment of the functions of the separate subdivision.

5.22.3. Ensures timely implementation of instructions of the governing bodies of the Federation.

5.22.4. Reviews and makes decisions on the implementation of proposals from members.

5.22.5. Makes statements on behalf of the separate subdivision.

5.22.6. May attract sponsors for the implementation of regional projects.

5.22.7. If there is an independent budget, reports quarterly on its use to the President.

5.22.8. May form permanent or temporary advisory bodies.

5.22.9. Reports and is responsible to the Conference of the subdivision and the governing bodies of the Federation.

5.23. The Head of the subdivision has the following powers:

5.23.1. Without authorization represents the separate subdivision in external relations at the regional level.

5.23.2. Performs the functions of the Executive Committee in its absence.

5.23.3. If there is an Executive Committee, convenes its meetings, presides over them and signs the decisions of the Executive Committee.

5.23.4. Has the right to sign financial and other documents relating to the activities of the separate subdivision.

6. FUNDS AND PROPERTY OF THE FEDERATION

6.1. The Federation may have its own funds and property necessary for carrying out its statutory activities.

6.2. The Federation independently and independently exercises the rights of ownership, use and disposal of its property, funds, property and non-property rights through its statutory bodies within their competence.

6.3. Income (profits) of the Federation are used exclusively for financing the costs of maintaining the Federation, implementing the purpose (goals, tasks) and directions of activity defined in its founding documents.

6.4. Funds and property of the Federation are formed from:

6.4.1. Membership fees.

6.4.2. Funds or property received free of charge or in the form of non-refundable financial assistance or voluntary charitable contributions and donations.

6.4.3. Funds acquired as a result of entrepreneurial activities of legal entities created by the Federation.

6.4.4. Targeted financing, grants or subsidies from the state or local budgets.

6.4.5. Humanitarian and technical assistance.

6.4.6. Grants.

6.4.7. Passive income, grants or subsidies from the state or local budgets.

6.4.8. Funds from the sale of any rights, including intellectual, commercial, television rights.

6.4.9. Credits and loans.

6.4.10. Donations from citizens, enterprises, institutions, organizations.

6.4.11. Property acquired with the funds of the Federation.

6.5. The property of the Federation may include buildings, structures, housing stock, other movable and immovable property, equipment, inventory, funds, shares, other securities and any property necessary for the material support of the statutory activities of the Federation.

6.6. The Federation is liable for its obligations with all property owned by it. The Federation is not liable for the obligations of members. Members are not liable for the obligations of the Federation.

6.7. The property and funds of the Federation may not be the subject of a pledge.

6.8. The Presidium carries out annual planning of income and expenses of the Federation.

6.9. Separate subdivisions and executive bodies, committees, commissions of the Federation report quarterly to the Presidium on the use of funds.

6.10. The Presidium reports annually to the members of the Federation on the income and expenses of the Federation.

7. COMMERCIAL RIGHTS FOR TELEVISION AND ONLINE BROADCASTS DURING COMPETITIONS

7.1. Within the framework of legislation and statutory documents, the Federation exclusively owns and uses all rights related to national competitions in mountaineering and climbing, which it organizes and broadcasts in accordance with the powers delegated to it by the state.

7.2. The Federation may use these rights in the manner prescribed by law on an exclusive basis (independently) or jointly with another legal entity on the basis of relevant license and other agreements.

8. DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING OF THE FEDERATION

8.1. The Federation keeps records of the results of its financial and economic activities, maintains tax, operational, accounting and statistical records, conducts inventories, submits reports in accordance with the requirements of the current legislation of Ukraine and internal documents of the Federation.

8.2. Accounting, operational and statistical accounting and reporting of the Federation are carried out in accordance with the norms established by the requirements of the current legislation of Ukraine.

8.3. Responsibility for the state of accounting, timely submission of reports is assigned to the chief accountant of the Federation or the person performing their functions.

8.4. Audits of the financial activities of the Federation are carried out by the Revision Commission of the Federation and state bodies within their competence.

8.5. The Federation ensures proper storage of founding and other internal documents.

8.6. Responsibility for the preservation of the Federation’s documents is assigned to the President or to the chief accountant.

8.7. The Revision Commission of the Federation (if elected) carries out audits of the financial and economic activities of the Federation on behalf of the Conference or the Presidium.

8.8. The Revision Commission of the Federation is elected by the Supervisory Board and operates on the basis of this Statute and the regulation (if approved).

8.9. The Revision Commission of the Federation is not a governing body or a managing body of the Federation, carries out an audit of the financial statements of the Federation and presents a written report at the next meeting of the Conference or the body on whose behalf the audit was conducted.

9. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

9.1. The Federation, in accordance with its statutory tasks, has the right to carry out international relations and activities in the manner provided for by this Statute, the current legislation of Ukraine.

9.2. International activities of the organization are carried out through participation in international projects, work of international organizations, as well as other forms that do not contradict the legislation of Ukraine, norms and principles of international law.

9.3. When carrying out international activities, the Federation enjoys the full scope of rights and obligations of a legal entity.

9.4. The Federation:

9.4.1. Organizes the exchange of delegations, organizes tournaments, competitions, conferences, exhibitions, fairs with the participation of foreign partners, sends its representatives to participate in relevant events outside Ukraine.

9.4.2. Conducts joint research with foreign organizations in accordance with the directions of its activities, publishes their results.

9.4.3. Implements other joint programs and projects with the participation of foreign partners and international organizations that do not contradict the current legislation of Ukraine.

10. AMENDMENTS TO THE STATUTE

10.1. Decisions on amendments to the Statute of the Federation are made by the Conference if 3/4 of the delegates present vote for such a decision.

10.2. Proposals for amendments to the Statute must be submitted to the President in advance, at least 6 (six) weeks before the planned date of the Conference.

10.3. The President must post the submitted proposals for amendments to the Statute on the official website of the Federation for free familiarization and the possibility of adding comments/remarks/proposals by all members, at least 4 (four) weeks before the planned date of the Conference.

10.4. Authors of proposed amendments to the Statute have the right to briefly (oral speech up to 10 (ten) minutes) present their proposals during the Conference before the voting on the relevant amendments.

10.5. The authorized body for registration matters is notified of amendments to the Statute.

11. TERMINATION OF THE FEDERATION’S ACTIVITIES

11.1. Termination of the Federation’s activities is carried out by a decision of the Federation, adopted by the Conference, through self-dissolution or reorganization, or by a court decision on the prohibition (forced dissolution) of the Federation.

11.2. The Federation has the right at any time to make a decision to terminate its activities (self-dissolution).

11.3. The decision on self-dissolution of the Federation is made by the Conference if 3/4 of the delegates present vote for such a decision. The Conference, which made the decision on self-dissolution of the Federation, makes a decision on the use of funds and property of the Federation after its liquidation in accordance with the statute.

11.4. Reorganization of the Federation is carried out by a decision of the Conference if 3/4 of the delegates present vote for such a decision, through merger, division, accession or transformation.

11.5. From the moment of appointment, the powers to manage the affairs of the Federation pass to the commission for termination of the Federation (reorganization commission, liquidation commission) or the liquidator.

11.6. In the event of termination of the Federation’s activities (as a result of its liquidation, merger, division, accession or transformation), its assets must be transferred to one or more non-profit organizations of the corresponding type or credited to budget revenue.

12. ISSUES NOT DEFINED IN THE STATUTE

12.1. The Presidium of the Federation is authorized to make decisions on all issues not defined in the Statute. These decisions are made in accordance with the internal documents of the Federation. In the absence of these provisions, the Presidium makes decisions in accordance with the principles of honesty and fairness.

13. FINAL PROVISIONS

13.1. In its activities, the Federation uses the Ukrainian language. All documents related to the activities of the Federation are drawn up in the Ukrainian language.

Chairman of the Reporting and Election Conference: H. L. Yasynska

Secretary of the Reporting and Election Conference: M. M. Hnidan